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Corporate Grants for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts reports a gradual decline in interest for the arts over the years. Attendance at art museums or art performances was once near 40 percent, but is now closer to 35 percent. Attendance to ballet performances has dropped nearly 43 percent since 1982. As a result, art programs have had to cut back on their spending, and some have eliminated their existence altogether. The arts is a field most in need of funding and support. Fortunately, several corporations offer grants specifically for the purpose of promoting interest in the arts. Requirements for each grant vary by corporation, but generally, only non-profit organizations may apply.

  1. GlaxoSmithKIine

    • The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Corporations is one of the top pharmaceutical companies in research for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria medicine and vaccines for the World Health Organization. GSK offers corporate grants to arts and culture organizations that target their services to educational outreach in the public schools. Funds may not be used for general operating or building costs. GSK grant guidelines mandate that organizations be non-profit and not "political, religious, fraternal, profit-making, discriminatory, hobby-oriented or tax-subsidized." Grants are distributed on a year-round basis. Applicants may expect a response eight weeks after receipt.

      To apply, organizations may obtain an application by writing to:

      U.S. Community Partnerships

      GlaxoSmithKline (D228.2C)

      PO Box 13398

      Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3398

      us.gsk.com

    Target

    • Target is a nationwide corporation offering quality items at low prices. The first store opened in 1962, and now has nearly 1,750 stores. Target takes special interest in community programs, offering arts grants to schools and non-profit organizations that teach art to K-12 students. Each grant is $2,000. Applications are accepted every year between March and April, with award notifications released in September. Organizations must not be religious, endowments or health subsidiaries. To apply, members may only submit their information online via the Target website, at the link provided in the Resources section.

    Adobe

    • Adobe Systems Incorporated offers business and creative software worldwide. According to Adobe's Fast Facts, 90 percent of creative professionals have reported using Adobe on their own computers. Because of this, Adobe offers grants to community programs that focus on the creative arts. Organizations who use visual and multimedia art are given preference. Applications are only available by invitation, but interested organizations may send information packets to the corporation, requesting to be considered. Nominations are made annually by local Adobe Employees in selected regions around the world. Specific regions are outlined on Adobe's Corporate Affairs/Community Relations website.

      Adobe Systems incorporated may be contacted at:

      345 Park Avenue

      San Jose, CA 95110-2704

      408-536-6000

      adobe.com

    Sony Corporation of America

    • Sony Corporation of America is one of the leading manufacturers in electronic technology. Its main focus is "motion picture, television, computer entertainment" and music. Sony adopts a corporate philanthropic philosophy that allows them to offer grants to organizations that focus on arts and culture. Grant-seekers must show a commitment to strengthening education in primary and secondary schools. Organizations must not be labor unions, religious, partisan or discriminative. There is no application form, but grant proposals must include a brief description, history, activities, purpose, amount requested and proof of non-profit status.

      Grant proposals must be submitted to:

      Sony USA Foundation Inc.

      550 Madison Avenue, 33rd Floor

      New York, NY 10022-3211

      Attn: Communications and Public Affairs Department

      sony.com

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